If dogs had talent shows, Drake would be the star performer. The playful Golden Retriever, famous online as @drakethepupstar, has gone viral in a video — and it is for his “next level double sploots” on ice. Unsurprisingly, the Golden’s icy antics come as no shock to his longtime followers, who have watched him skate and slide his way into their hearts for a while now.
Cute video captures Golden Retriever’s ‘wild sliding double sploots’ on ice
In an adorable Instagram video, the Golden Retriever joyfully slides across an ice rink, spreading his paws in perfect sploot form. The clip opens with him stretching out for “warm ups” before picking up speed and performing his full “slide and sploot” routine. With excitement on his face, it is easy to see why fans cannot stop watching this furry ball of sunshine.
The onscreen caption reads: “NEXT LEVEL DOUBLE SPLOOTS.” It then explains Drake’s routine: “First: Warm ups. Then we pick up the pace,” and finally, “Full speed slide and sploot.” The video, which has thousands of views, captures Drake’s enthusiasm for what might be his favorite winter pastime.
In the post’s caption, his owner wrote, “If Drake had a party trick… this would be it. Drake is officially back to his shenanigans on the ice! Every year he’s been surprising us with something new… one year it’s opening the gate on his own, the next is all of these wild sliding double sploots!”
Viewers filled the comments with appreciation for the pup. One user wrote, “He’s so happy, I love it,” while another said, “Drake having the time of his life double splooting on the ice.” Other viewers joked that he would make a perfect hockey mascot, with one adding, “Soon you will find him driving the Zamboni.” Most agreed that Drake’s joy was infectious.
Whether it’s “sploots” or snow dives on the ice rink, the video proves that the Golden Retriever always finds a way to make winter brighter.
